CPC G05D 1/0088 (2013.01) [B60H 1/00642 (2013.01); G05D 1/0231 (2013.01); G05D 1/0278 (2013.01); G05D 2201/0213 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |
1. A method comprising:
determining in which operational mode of a plurality of operational modes a vehicle is currently operating;
selecting one of a plurality of power consumption profiles for the vehicle based on a combination of the determined operational mode and at least one additional factor comprising one or more of an environmental condition, a safety consideration, a geographic location, an intent of the vehicle, and an anticipated new operational mode of the vehicle; and
applying the selected one of the power consumption profiles to the vehicle by adjusting a level of operation a wireless connection between the vehicle and a remote system, one or more cabin features of the vehicle, and an automatic drive system computer (ADSC) of the vehicle.
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